City on the Verge: The BeltLine in Atlanta’s Past, Present and Future

Atlanta History Center 130 West Paces Ferry RD NW, Atlanta, GA, United States

The Atlanta BeltLine is helping to transform our city. Originating as “belt line” railroads built over a century ago to expand the industrial base of the city, the corridors were largely abandoned by the late 20th century, but are now being repurposed as a planned 22-mile trail and transit loop that will connect new and old parks.

$10

Collard Greens Cultural Festival

Lithonia Amphitheater 2501 Park Drive, Lithonia, GA, United States

Come out and celebrate the rich culture, history and traditions of Africa and African-American food and music.

Take a Child Outside Week

Take a Child Outside Week (Sept. 24-30) is an annual program that encourages people all over the world, particular children, to participate in outdoor activities.

FREE Festival for Historic Oakland Foundation’s 40th Anniversary!

Oakland Cemetery 238 Oakland Ave SE,, Atlanta, GA, United States

Families looking for fall activities need look no further than Historic Oakland Cemetery. On Sunday, Oct. 1, Atlanta’s most tangible link to the past opens its gates for Sunday in the Park, a free festival and celebration of Historic Oakland Foundation’s (HOF) 40th anniversary.

E3 Awards from Metro Atlanta Chamber

Atlanta Marriott Marquis 265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

The Atlanta E3 Awards recognizes companies, organizations and individuals working to conserve metro Atlanta’s natural resources, develop clean technologies to enhance our economy and environment, support sustainable projects and initiatives and to collaborate on solutions through university connections, marketing and education.

Keep DeKalb Beautiful Rain Barrel Workshop

Brook Run Park 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody, GA, United States

Participants will learn how to build rain barrels and leave with a completed project.

Atlanta World Kite Festival + Expo

Piedmont Park 1320 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA, United States

The Kite Festival and Expo is a family friendly event with events for all ages. Make plans to join the fun, and let's go fly a kite!

Original Forest Walk at Herbert Greene Nature Preserve

Herbert Greene Nature Preserve 4401 Boulder Park Dr SW, Atlanta, GA, United States

Herbert Greene Nature Preserve is a favorite natural area in Atlanta, located near the Boulder Park neighborhood just outside I-285. This area was recently inducted into the Old Growth Forest Network.

Green Jobs and Training Initiative

Omenala Griot Afrocentric Teaching Museum 337 Dargan Pl SW, Atlanta, GA, United States

Habesha is now accepting applications for the 2018 HABESHA Works Program. In order to be considered for the program, you must participate in one of the mandatory interest meetings on to be held on March 21, 2018 & March 28, 2018 at the Omenala Griot Afrocentric Teaching Museum, located at 337 Dargan Place, Atlanta, GA 30310 from 6PM-8PM.